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Collection Overview

Administrative Information

Historical Note

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Florence Purington Prize Records, 1920-1950

Finding Aid

Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.

2011

Collection Overview

Creator: Mount Holyoke College. Prizes and Honors
Title: Florence Purington Prize Records
Dates: 1920-1950
Abstract: The records include a newspaper clipping, and correspondence.
Extent: 1(0.3 linear ft.)
Language: English
Identification: RG 14.12
Location: LD 7091.7

Administrative Information

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

Florence Purington Prize Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA

Restricted

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

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Historical Note

The Florence Purington Prize was established in 1919 by Sigma Theta Chi Alumnae Committee. The awards was presented annually in the fall to one of the five highest ranking freshmen. The award was discontinued in 1950.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records include a newspaper clipping, and correspondence. The correspondence concern the selection of each year's recipient, as well as letters concerning funding for the prize.

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